Monthoiron : Castle
VienneReference
PA00125695
Latitude
46.733103
Longitude
0.611748
Address
5070 Le Château 86210 Monthoiron
Construction era
15e siècle;16e siècle
Protection date
1993/12/31 : inscrit MH partiellement ; 1996/01/29 : classé MH
Protection cause
Tour carrée (cad. AL 10) : inscription par arrêté du 31 décembre 1993 - Tour ronde isolée (cad. AL 10) : classement par arrêté du 29 janvier 1996
Description
The castle was occupied by the Turpin-Crusted family until the 18th century. In 1857, he suffered a fire, leaving only two laps: a square tower in good condition and a round tower partially in ruins. The square tower, which is located in the southwest corner of the castle, dates back to the 15th century and shelters on the second floor a vaulted room in cradle decorated with 16th or 17th century frescoes representing landscapes and allegorical figures. At a short distance, the round tower, which probably dates from the 16th century, is isolated and has three levels accessible by a spiral staircase.
